
There are several notable sporting events for disabled
veterans coming up in 2018 that are geared to a wide range of experience and
ability levels. These events are held in several locations across the country, with
one international event, the Invictus Games, held this year in Sydney,
Australia. Links to further information about each event is provided below.
The Valor Games,
designed to be an introduction to the experience of competing with a
disability, are open to both disabled veterans and active duty personnel. Events range from cycling to archery,
volleyball, and more. Lodging, meals, and ground transportation during the 3-day
event will be provided for all participants.
The Valor Games are regional, with the
Valor Games Southeast
being held this year in the Raleigh, North Carolina from May 21-24.
The ValorGames Far West will be held in Alameda, CA from May 31- June 3. Click the links
above for more information. Registration for both Valor Games is now open.
The National VeteransWheelchair Games will be held this year in Orlando, Florida from July 30 -
August 4. Events include archery, basketball, slalom, swimming, weightlifting,
and much more. Registration for the Wheelchair Games is now open and will close
April 15. Follow the link for more information and to apply.
The National VeteransGolden Age Games are open to all veterans 55 and older, including those
with disabilities and/or limited abilities, who receive their health care from
the VA. They will be held from August 3-8 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Online
registration opens April 2 and closes May 2. For more information, please visit
VA.gov.
The Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament is now a National event. This year, the TEE Tournament will
be held in Iowa City, IA, from September 9-14. It is designed as a
rehabilitative experience for legally blind or disabled veterans, where
veterans compete in golf and bowling events. Registration is now open and
closes May 1
st.
The National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic will be held this year in San Diego, CA from September
16-21.
This week-long event is open to
veterans whose conditions developed in the last 6 years including. Conditions
can include TBI, amputations, PTSD, visual impairment, and many more. Veterans
will participate in a wide range of water and land events, including track and
field, surfing and kayaking, and more.
The Invictus Games
is an international event sponsored by Prince Harry.
The Games will
be held in Sydney, Australia from October 20-27. Open to wounded warriors from
around the world, the games will host over 500 competitors from 17 nations who
will compete in 10 adaptive sports.
I would never participate in any of these, you see how many cases the Justice Department has on disabled vets at these events saying they are frauds?
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